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March 2020

March 19, 2020 - "Food Storage Shelf Life". The question is regularly asked, “What is the shelf life of my food storage?”  Surprisingly, many people toss good food in the trash because of the expiration date listed. Read more

March 19, 2020 - "Storing Condiments". I am always on the lookout for anything that relates to survival. In this case, I am referring to the free condiment packages which are usually provided with fast food. I currently have managed to save a small pail of these valuable items as well as purchasing many of my own. Read more.

March 21, 2020 - "Dehydrating Bok Choy". Bok Choy is  reserved just for the Chinese. In this article I will explain how to dehydrate this wonderful vegetable as well as a new recipe to try at home. Read more

It will be planting season soon and you may be able to squeeze by this year however I predict that next year food will be bringing premium prices and you should learn how to grow your own. I will be posting some of the hints and ideas which I had learned as a Master Gardener and from experience. Watch for it.

March 21, 2020 - "Fish Medications" for your first aid kit. As the virus worsens it may become difficult to obtain proper first aid medications. With this in mind, I would like to relate to you a little bit of information relative to fish medicine. Read more

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March 22, 2020 - "What is Blanching?" Often when you are preserving vegetables the process will call for blanching the product. This short article will explain the why and how for such a procedure. Read more

March 22, 2020 - "Benefits Derived from Canning and Preserving Food". There is much that can be said about storing foods and preserving them in the manner used by our ancestors. Traditional methods of food preservation have slowly been fading from our modern life and it is essential to remember that once these routines are gone, they will be lost forever. Read more.

March 22, 2020 - "How to Shelter-In-Place". Sooner or later we may be required to shelter in place, in fact there is considerable talk among the state representatives of doing just that for this virus we are experiencing.  Read more

March 22, 2020 - "Surviving a Food Shortage for Preppers" The world is facing a food crisis due to the extreme drought, the deadly disasters, and so many other decisions that have been made by different governments in the world. Read more

March 22, 2020 - "How Preppers Can Store Food for a Long Time" When we are struck by disasters, the attention is usually on the most basic things that we need like water and food. Read more

March 22, 2020 - "Basic Survival Food Storage on a Budget" If you have not stored up food and water for an emergency or a disaster, this article could be a lifesaver for you and your family. Read more

March 22, 2020 - "10 Reasons You Must Have a Pellet Rifle in Your Prep Supplies" Pellet Rifles Are Not Toys. A pellet rifle is not a "Red Rider BB gun" for kids. Modern pellet rifles are much more than a BB gun ever dreamt of being. Accurate, deadly and completely legal. I do not know of a state where they are not legal to own. No license or permit needed. Read more

March 22, 2020 - "Types of Emergencies Marshall Law" Recently with the advance of this virus here in America, there has been rumors that we could perhaps encounter a period of Marshall Law. In that case you may wish to know a little about such things. Read more

March 23, 2020 - "Preparing for Medical Needs" Are you prepared for any medical emergencies which might occur if our infrastructure drops to a critical point? Do you have an extensive amount of medical related supplies stored up? I didn't think so, well it isn't too late for you to get your medical kit in order and you can do so by following these simple instructions. Read more

March 23, 2020 - "Using Your Food Storage Reserves" Nothing can be more discouraging than to store up on hundreds of pounds of food and when it is time to use it the prepper has no idea how to prepare it. If you are going to store up supplies for an emergency than its important that you understand ways for which you can incorporate those supplies into your food menus. Read more

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March 26, 2020 - Here is a book in PDF form from 1920 on dehydrating foods, written by A, Louise Andrea. The book covers foods such as fruits, vegetables, fish and meats. This is well worth your time to read it. Download here

March 26, 2020 - Our second book today in PDF form is on "Bread-making" by Harriet A. Dwight. Give this book a try and make homemade bread, biscuits and rolls just like your grandmother did. Download here.

March 27, 2020 - "How to Dehydrate Vegetables" People have been dehydrating vegetables for years to preserve their food. These days dehydrated vegetables are a low-fat alternative and delicious snack for many people. Dehydrated vegetables can also be used in soups and other food without having to run to the shop to get fresh products. Read more

March 27, 2020 - My posted book today is a First Aid Manual. In these times it never hurts to have some sort of training and a reference book handy. Download here

March 27 2020 - "How to Dehydrate Strawberries" Strawberries are probably one of the most popular fruits and even children cannot resist them. They make a great addition to any fruit salad and add that something extra to plain yogurt. Sadly these berries are only available during the warmer summer months. By dehydrating enough strawberries when they are in season however, you can enjoy this fruit for the entire year. Read more

March 27, 2020 - Spring is quickly approaching and many people will be preparing a garden this year. I predict that we may get by this year with purchasing fresh food however next year the costs my be more than expected so having your own garden will be a benefit. This book is entitled, "Vegetable Gardening and Canning: A Manual for Garden Clubs." Download here

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March 27, 2020 - Here is a YouTube Video that shows you how to Dehydrate Meat, Beef, Chicken and Tuna.  Worth watching. Here is a transcript of the video in case you are interested in it. Read more

March 28, 2020 - "But I Don't Have a Dehydrator" You perhaps may already be familiar with various ways to preserve food such as by canning, freezing or making jelly. If so you are in for an overwhelming surprise as you try to dehydrate your next year's garden foods. Drying food is not difficult and the final product can certainly be a valuable asset to your kitchen foods. I have often heard people make excuses that "I can't dry those foods because I do not have a dehydrator". Read more

March 28, 2020 - "Making Tomato Powder for Your Food Storage". Whenever a survivalist considers starting their food storage plans one of the more important considerations that they must take into account is the amount of space that is available. Without adequate space one cannot properly store a sufficient quantity of needed food supplies. Read more

March 28, 2020 - "The Army Survival Book" Are you in the process of seeking a good means of obtaining a basic understanding of survival principles and practices? If so, perhaps I can lead you into the right direction. Two initial things we must first concern ourselves with here are first finding a good book relating to survival and secondly discovering a means of practicing these various scenarios. Read more

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March 29, 2020 - "Old Fashion Navajo Fried Bread" With this virus causing bottle-necks at the grocery stores and shortages of everything imaginable we find that the impulse buyers are taking all the bread off the shelves. Never fear, for here is an Indian recipe for making fry bread. It is simple and easy to make. It is the perfect recipe for emergencies. Read more

March 29, 2020 - "Survivalist First Aid Checklist" In times of emergency it often seems like there are a shortage of emergency personnel. This tells me that every family should be able to provide a measure of medical aid when necessary. Here is a short list of needed supplies and I will paste a more elaborate one at a later date. Read more

March 29, 2020 - "Start Your Medical Library Today" You may be asking yourself what other medical survival books you would need other than a good First Aid Manual. The answer is many more then you likely already have. Good survival reference books are hard to come by and good survival medical books are even harder. Regardless of how difficult they are to find a survival medical library is vital when the usual doctors or emergency rooms are no longer at our disposal. Read more

March 29, 2020 - "Plan Entertainment for Emergencies" What Would You Do Without the Internet? No electricity, no cell coverage and no internet. What are you going to do? None of the normal conveniences or communication methods are available. To some this is the scary part of an emergency or disaster. Never mind the death and destruction. Not being able to call or text someone or surf the net is a terrifying thought all by itself. Read more

March 29, 2020 - "How To Hotwire A Car In An Emergency 2 Surprisingly Easy Techniques?" When in a survival situation, it can be hard to know which way is up. Some skills that are frowned upon in conventional society actually come in handy in times like this. For instance, have you ever heard of hotwiring a car? This is the process where someone starts a car but without a key. It's something that is often seen in blockbuster movies and will be useful if you have misplaced your keys or if you must get out of town during an emergency or survival situation. Read more

March 30, 2020 - "Emergency Preparedness With a Special Needs Child" Every parent with an elementary schooler has heard their child come home at some point with something to say about emergency preparedness; it's a common enough theme in schools today. But what can you do in an emergency if your child isn't capable of fending for themselves -- much less moving out of a room on their own? 'Preparedness' takes on a whole new meaning! Read more

March 30, 2020 - "Rain Water Harvesting Techniques" Rain water harvesting techniques are one of the most common options for people who are developing an emergency water supply or are into recycling water to minimize consumption from municipal and city water lines. While not overly complicated, rain water harvesting does have its fair share of challenges and demands. In this post, we will talk about having a rain water collection system in the context of disaster preparedness so you can learn how to harvest rainwater for yourself very easily. Read more

March 30, 2020 - "Food Storage Plan to Survive Food Shortages in Coming Economic Collapse" If you want to know the best way to prepare for the economic collapse that is coming our way, then you need look no further than your pantry. History shows that when there is a currency crisis or a total economic collapse, then the price of food skyrockets. Read more

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March 31, 2020 - "How To Defend Your Home Against Looters When The SHTF" It's not just the people who watch "Doomsday Preppers" who are concerned that the time is coming when we will have civil unrest in our country. More and more people see the handwriting on the wall with our unmanageable national debt and entitlement society and want to be prepared for anything that may come. The term "SHTF" (Sewage Hits The Fan) has become a much more popular term in this country for good reason. Read more

March 31, 2020 - "But I Don't Have a Dehydrator" You perhaps may already be familiar with various ways to preserve food such as by canning, freezing or making jelly. If so, you are in for an overwhelming surprise as you try to dehydrate your next year's garden foods. Drying food is not difficult and the final product can certainly be a valuable asset to your kitchen foods. I have often heard people make excuses that "I can't dry those foods because I do not have a dehydrator". Read more

March 31, 2020 - "Eat Your Weeds! Forage in Your Yard for Edible Wild Plants" Often times emergency foods can be as close as your backyard. Get a good plant identification book and enjoy the benefits from nature as you forage for free food. Read more

March 31, 2020 - "Wild Edibles Amaranth Aka Red Root Pig-Weed" Amaranth, or otherwise known as red root pig weed, is all over the place and is actually a very nutritious plant. You know them all to well if you are a gardener or crop farmer. As gardeners, we tend to fight the so-called weeds in our gardens or crops. Even in our lawns, many spend a lot of time and or chemicals trying to do away with pig weed. Why not just eat it since its edible and nutritious? Read more

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